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Transfer Peer Mentor Program

Some of our Transfer Peer Mentors hanging with Ellsworth at a Fall Open House

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Meet Your Transfer Peer Mentors! 2013-2014

Rachel Hains

Hometown: Mexico, NY
Major(s): Accounting and Finance
Year: Junior
One recommendation to new transfer students: Do not lose track of who you are and what you are at Brockport for.
Why I love Brockport : The professors are always willing to help me at just about anytime I need them.

Emily Miller

Hometown: Elmira, NY
Major: Social Work
Year: Junior
One recommendation to new transfer students- Learn how to manage your time very early in the semester!
Why I love Brockport because of the great atmosphere and all of the friendly people.

Kevin Aiken

Hometown: Rochester, NY
Major: Social Work
Year: Junior
One recommendation to new transfer students: Use your resources like the learning centers and the transfer center.
Why I love Brockport: Professors are knowlegeable and accessable and the scchool has an excellent learning enviornment.

Brett

Brett Lomnicki

Hometown: West Henrietta, NY
Major: Math, Adolescent Education Certification
Year: Junior
Recommendation: Use your resources, there are many to help you with most anything you may need!
Why I love Brockport: Caring faculty, staff and professors make the experience easy, fun and non-stressful.

Camden Palmeter

Hometown: Oneonta, NY
Year: Junior
Major: Health Science
One recommendation: get involved!
I love Brockport because of the health science department, football team and the overall campus.

More Mentor Information Coming Soon

What is a Peer Mentor?

Peer Mentors play a vital role in helping new students learn about our campus and community by creating a welcoming and informative environment.
Mentors are resources for students for information about academic policies and programs, social organizations, campus life and curricular/co-curricular activities.
Mentors are representatives of The College at Brockport the summer before, and the current academic semester, who assist with the implementation of the Peer Mentoring program.

Job Description and Responsibilities

Serve as a Peer Mentor for incoming transfers by sending out weekly emails to approximately 100 new students; you would answer questions and address any concerns brought forth by students. You would also be responsible for referring students to appropriate offices on campus if necessary.
Participate in two training sessions about college policies and educational requirements and services.
Overall, help first-year transfer students feel comfortable in their transition to the College by being responsive to and aware of their needs and concerns.

Qualifications for Consideration

Preference will be given to candidates who meet the following preferred qualifications:

Current transfer student who has been through the transfer process.
Brockport student who will be a full time, matriculated student in current semester, with a flexible co-curricular schedule.
In good disciplinary and academic standing (minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.)
Involved in co-curricular activities.
Possess the ability to be hard-working, flexible and have a sense of humor.
Exhibit excellent communication skills (especially public speaking) and leadership capabilities.
Possess outstanding organizational skills.
Ability and desire to work with students, faculty and staff.
Have a strong commitment to The College at Brockport and the philosophy behind the Peer Mentoring Program.
Have a positive, motivated attitude.